Moya name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew, Egyptian, Celtic and Greek
Pronunciation: mo-ya
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness, Bitter and Wished-for Child
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What does Moya mean?

The odd girl name Moya is originated from Hebrew. Moya is variation of perpetual and frequently used Mary. Mary is form of Maria in English language. Also Mary is English cognate of Maria.

Originated from Egyptian and Hebrew, Odd Mary, Mary means "Sea of Bitterness and The Word Mere Which Means Mother". Also. Moya is form of darling and biblical Moira. Moira is equivalent of Maria in English and Irish languages.

Also Moira is equivalent of Mary in Scottish and Irish languages. Moira is also English form of Maureen. Moira is also equivalent of Máire in Scottish, Irish and English languages. Moira is also equivalent of Greek Μοιρα = Fate, Detiny in Latin language.

How do I pronounce Moya?

mo-ya is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Moya.

Variants of Moya

Mary, Moira, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Maureen, Máire, Maura, Moreen

Names that rhyme with Moya

How popular is the name Moya?

Moya is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1999 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 153 on girl names chart when 34 babies were named Moya.

There are over 443 babies that have been given the name Moya in Ireland. Moya is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 72 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 622 babies in United States have been named Moya. Also, it is uncommon in England and Wales, where it has been in use since 1997 and peaked in 2002 when it ranked 1658th.

It also recently appeared in France baby girl names chart.

Moya is a common name in Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, England and India while somewhat familiar name in Russia, Indonesia, South Africa, Zambia, DR Congo, Australia, Canada, Zimbabwe, Northern Ireland, Mauritania, Scotland, Jamaica and Papua New Guinea.

As per our estimate, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Moya around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2017126307
2015129657
2014145076
2013119368
2012134587
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Here's what numbers has to say about Moya

You want to invent something or accomplish something no one has ever done before. Let go of your past before it ruins your future because your future is bright. If letter A is your capstone, then you are probably a man of your word. You want to be in control of your life and emotions. When it comes to romance, you prefer to stay single and don't obsess over stupid things such as cheating, jealousy, lack of freedom and all those relationship stuff.

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Famous people named Moya

  • Moya Lear, American businesswoman and the wife of aviation pioneer Bill Lear
  • Moya Henderson, Australian composer
  • Moya Brennan, Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist
  • Moya Brady, English actress
  • Moya Kordick in Less Than Zero as Actress
  • Moya Ruskin in Murder in the Mews as Actress
  • Moya O'Connell in South of the Moon as Actress
  • Moya O'Sullivan in Two Hands as Actress
  • Moya Farrelly is known for her acting in movie Making It
  • In 1920, Moya Nugent played the role of N in drama movie The Auction Mart.

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